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Federal court blocks Trump's Remain in Mexico border policy – live Federal court blocks Trump's Remain in Mexico border policy – live
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Panel ruled in 2-1 vote to hold Trump policy that forced nearly 60,000 people to be sent back since it took effectPanel ruled in 2-1 vote to hold Trump policy that forced nearly 60,000 people to be sent back since it took effect
Schumer slams Mulvaney over coronavirus rubbish
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, has fired back at acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney over remarks the Republican made this morning about the coronavirus outbreak, where he blamed concerns as nothing more than a “hoax” by Dems to sway the election and accused the media of stoking fears.
This bearing in mind other countries are closing schools, canceling public events and the US government’s own health advisers have warned of impending disruption to American life as the illness inevitably spreads. You can follow our coronavirus global live blog here.
“For Mick Mulvaney to suggest that Americans turn off their TVs and bury their heads in the sand when they’re worried about a global health pandemic is Orwellian, counterproductive, dangerous, and would be repeating China’s mistake,” Schumer just tweeted.
Oh and the Fed said it might drop interest rates to calm market jitters.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) today that Donald Trump’s administration has been forced to “correct” the wishful thinking mistakes of its predecessors.“No policy built on fantasy has worked,” he told attendees. “It’s what we’ve had to correct in our time.”Past administrations were proud of past agreements, such as the Iran nuclear deal or Paris climate accords, he said, and enjoyed attending signing ceremonies.“The point is changing behaviour, not signing documents,” Pompeo continued. “President Trump’s a smart business leader. We changed course. We got better deals for each and every one of you.”The secretary sent a defiant message to critics who said US-Mexico border security could never be strengthened or trade deals could never be renegotiated. Both have been achieved, he claimed.
“They said taking out Qassem Suleimani would lead to world war three and it’s actually made our world far safer,” Pompeo added.
“They said moving our embassy to Jerusalem would set the Middle East alight and that didn’t happen. Our plan represents the best chance for peace in decades.”
It’s been a busy morning in US politics and there is plenty more drama to come. Reaction is still emerging to the latest breaking news story that a court has blocked Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” border policy.It’s been a busy morning in US politics and there is plenty more drama to come. Reaction is still emerging to the latest breaking news story that a court has blocked Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” border policy.
Later this afternoon, the president is due to leave the White House just after 4pm ET to head for the chopper and then Air Force One to fly to a rally in...Charlesteon, South Carolina, tonight - a classic Trump catfish move the night before the Democratic primary there.Later this afternoon, the president is due to leave the White House just after 4pm ET to head for the chopper and then Air Force One to fly to a rally in...Charlesteon, South Carolina, tonight - a classic Trump catfish move the night before the Democratic primary there.
Here’s what’s happened so far today:Here’s what’s happened so far today:
A federal appeals judge in California late this morning blocked the Trump policy of forcing asylum seekers crossing the border from Mexico into the US to go back to Mexico and stay there for the duration of their immigration court cases in America (which can take an eternity to process).A federal appeals judge in California late this morning blocked the Trump policy of forcing asylum seekers crossing the border from Mexico into the US to go back to Mexico and stay there for the duration of their immigration court cases in America (which can take an eternity to process).
Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney called concerns about the coronavirus outbreak a hoax engineered by Democrats and stoked by the media. He was speaking at the CPAC event. Our dedicated coronavirus live blog is here).Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney called concerns about the coronavirus outbreak a hoax engineered by Democrats and stoked by the media. He was speaking at the CPAC event. Our dedicated coronavirus live blog is here).
Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine endorsed Joe Biden this morning, a valuable boost for the struggling presidential candidate ahead of Super Tuesday next week. Meanwhile, Biden admitted he was never arrested in South Africa while trying to visit Nelson Mandela in prison.Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine endorsed Joe Biden this morning, a valuable boost for the struggling presidential candidate ahead of Super Tuesday next week. Meanwhile, Biden admitted he was never arrested in South Africa while trying to visit Nelson Mandela in prison.
And the biggest news of the morning was that Congress wrote to attorney general Bill Barr and wants to question Department of Justice officials, including the prosecutors from the Roger Stone case, over concerns of presidential political interference in the justice process.And the biggest news of the morning was that Congress wrote to attorney general Bill Barr and wants to question Department of Justice officials, including the prosecutors from the Roger Stone case, over concerns of presidential political interference in the justice process.
“This policy is flatly illegal”“This policy is flatly illegal”
Harvard law professor Larry Tribe has this reaction to the news that a court has blocked Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy that sends asylum seekers crossing into the US back across the border to Mexico, where they find themselves waiting for months and months in often squalid and dangerous conditions for their court hearings in America.Harvard law professor Larry Tribe has this reaction to the news that a court has blocked Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy that sends asylum seekers crossing into the US back across the border to Mexico, where they find themselves waiting for months and months in often squalid and dangerous conditions for their court hearings in America.
Responding to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s ruling, upholding the preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration’s so-called “Remain in Mexico” policy, under which the U government forcibly returns asylum-seekers to Mexico indefinitely while they ask for asylum in the US, Amnesty International USA’s advocacy director for the Americas, Charanya Krishnaswami, said:Responding to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s ruling, upholding the preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration’s so-called “Remain in Mexico” policy, under which the U government forcibly returns asylum-seekers to Mexico indefinitely while they ask for asylum in the US, Amnesty International USA’s advocacy director for the Americas, Charanya Krishnaswami, said:
“This policy was never designed to work; it was designed solely to deter people from exercising their right to seek asylum.“This policy was never designed to work; it was designed solely to deter people from exercising their right to seek asylum.
“Now that the Ninth Circuit has halted this unconscionable policy, the tens of thousands of asylum-seekers already subjected to it must immediately be given the chance to make their asylum claims from within the United States - a chance they should have all along.“Now that the Ninth Circuit has halted this unconscionable policy, the tens of thousands of asylum-seekers already subjected to it must immediately be given the chance to make their asylum claims from within the United States - a chance they should have all along.
“Rather than appealing this decision, the U.S. government should instead seek to reverse the harm this policy has wrought upon people seeking safety and restore its commitment to the right to seek asylum at the US border.”“Rather than appealing this decision, the U.S. government should instead seek to reverse the harm this policy has wrought upon people seeking safety and restore its commitment to the right to seek asylum at the US border.”
Reaction is coming in to the news that a federal appeals court has immediately blocked the Trump administration’s policy that forces asylum seeking migrants crossing the US-Mexico border to return to Mexico and remain there indefinitely while their asylum applications are processed in the United States, which can drag on indefinitely.Reaction is coming in to the news that a federal appeals court has immediately blocked the Trump administration’s policy that forces asylum seeking migrants crossing the US-Mexico border to return to Mexico and remain there indefinitely while their asylum applications are processed in the United States, which can drag on indefinitely.
The American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies, and Southern Poverty Law Center are challenging the policy and presented arguments in October 2019 to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.The American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies, and Southern Poverty Law Center are challenging the policy and presented arguments in October 2019 to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The groups won a preliminary injunction in April, and in May the Ninth Circuit temporarily allowed the policy to take effect as the government appealed the injunction.The groups won a preliminary injunction in April, and in May the Ninth Circuit temporarily allowed the policy to take effect as the government appealed the injunction.
ACLU attorney Judy Rabinovitz, who argued the appeal, said this afternoon:ACLU attorney Judy Rabinovitz, who argued the appeal, said this afternoon:
“The court forcefully rejected the Trump administration’s assertion that it could strand asylum seekers in Mexico and subject them to grave danger. It’s time for the administration to follow the law and stop putting asylum seekers in harm’s way.”“The court forcefully rejected the Trump administration’s assertion that it could strand asylum seekers in Mexico and subject them to grave danger. It’s time for the administration to follow the law and stop putting asylum seekers in harm’s way.”
The case, Innovation Law Lab v. Wolf, was brought on behalf of 11 individual asylum seekers who were forced to return to Mexico to wait, and organizational plaintiffs Innovation Law Lab, the Central American Resource Center of Northern California, Centro Legal de la Raza, the University of San Francisco School of Law Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic, Al Otro Lado, and the Tahirih Justice Center.The case, Innovation Law Lab v. Wolf, was brought on behalf of 11 individual asylum seekers who were forced to return to Mexico to wait, and organizational plaintiffs Innovation Law Lab, the Central American Resource Center of Northern California, Centro Legal de la Raza, the University of San Francisco School of Law Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic, Al Otro Lado, and the Tahirih Justice Center.
Major development in the story of the one of the many cruel strands of the Trump administration’s US-Mexico border policy.Major development in the story of the one of the many cruel strands of the Trump administration’s US-Mexico border policy.
A panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled today in a 2-1 vote to put on hold the policy that furthered Donald Trump’s asylum crackdown, the AP adds.A panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled today in a 2-1 vote to put on hold the policy that furthered Donald Trump’s asylum crackdown, the AP adds.
The “Remain in Mexico” policy - known officially as “Migrant Protection Protocols” - took effect in January 2019 in San Diego and has spread along the border. Nearly 60,000 people have been sent back since the policy began.The “Remain in Mexico” policy - known officially as “Migrant Protection Protocols” - took effect in January 2019 in San Diego and has spread along the border. Nearly 60,000 people have been sent back since the policy began.
The question before the judges was whether to let the policy take effect during legal challenges.The question before the judges was whether to let the policy take effect during legal challenges.
Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney has said concerns in the US over the coronavirus outbreak is A. a Democratic party hoax and B. is all about the media stoking fear as a plot to take down Donald Trump.Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney has said concerns in the US over the coronavirus outbreak is A. a Democratic party hoax and B. is all about the media stoking fear as a plot to take down Donald Trump.
Just a note that our main coverage of the coronavirus outbreak is on the website and in our dedicated live blog. But this latest news dev should be mentioned here, too.Just a note that our main coverage of the coronavirus outbreak is on the website and in our dedicated live blog. But this latest news dev should be mentioned here, too.
And this:And this:
Mulvaney was talking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Republican love-in at the National Harbor near Washington, from where my colleague David Smith sent a report published earlier today.Mulvaney was talking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Republican love-in at the National Harbor near Washington, from where my colleague David Smith sent a report published earlier today.
Bill “let me do my job” BarrBill “let me do my job” Barr
Attorney general William Barr has made efforts in recent days to beat back critics’ concerns that he was doing the president’s political bidding, by urging Donald Trump to stop tweeting about criminal cases - after Trump intervened in the Roger Stone case ahead of sentencing - because his comments were undercutting his ability to do his job.Attorney general William Barr has made efforts in recent days to beat back critics’ concerns that he was doing the president’s political bidding, by urging Donald Trump to stop tweeting about criminal cases - after Trump intervened in the Roger Stone case ahead of sentencing - because his comments were undercutting his ability to do his job.
Trump had intervened in the form of a tweet calling prosecutors’ sentencing recommendation “a horrible and very unfair situation”. Barr then caused the recommendation to be changed, prompting a call for the attorney general’s resignation from more than 2,600 former justice department officials, my colleague Tom McCarthy wrote last week.Trump had intervened in the form of a tweet calling prosecutors’ sentencing recommendation “a horrible and very unfair situation”. Barr then caused the recommendation to be changed, prompting a call for the attorney general’s resignation from more than 2,600 former justice department officials, my colleague Tom McCarthy wrote last week.
Barr’s public plea for Trump to back off was characterized by former US attorney and Trump foil Preet Bharara thusly in a tweet: “I think Bill Barr is shrewd, deliberate, smart, calculating, careful, and full of it,” tweeted the former US attorney Preet Bharara.Barr’s public plea for Trump to back off was characterized by former US attorney and Trump foil Preet Bharara thusly in a tweet: “I think Bill Barr is shrewd, deliberate, smart, calculating, careful, and full of it,” tweeted the former US attorney Preet Bharara.
Amid this scandal, Trump also abruptly withdrew the nomination of Jessie Liu, the former US attorney for the District of Columbia, who oversaw the Roger Stone case, for a new top post at the Treasury Department overseeing economic sanctions, the AP writes today.Amid this scandal, Trump also abruptly withdrew the nomination of Jessie Liu, the former US attorney for the District of Columbia, who oversaw the Roger Stone case, for a new top post at the Treasury Department overseeing economic sanctions, the AP writes today.
Judiciary committee chairman Jerry Nadler, in his letter to Barr this morning, said he also wants to interview Liu, as well as Tim Shea, the current interim US attorney for the District of Columbia whom Barr appointed to replace Liu.Judiciary committee chairman Jerry Nadler, in his letter to Barr this morning, said he also wants to interview Liu, as well as Tim Shea, the current interim US attorney for the District of Columbia whom Barr appointed to replace Liu.
Despite Barr’s pleas, Trump has nevertheless continued tweeting and has attacked the judge, jurors and prosecutors involved in the Stone case.At Stone’s sentencing last week, US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said Trump’s tweets were inappropriate and would have no bearing on her decision-making.A Justice Department spokeswoman could not be immediately reached for comment on the committee’s request.Despite Barr’s pleas, Trump has nevertheless continued tweeting and has attacked the judge, jurors and prosecutors involved in the Stone case.At Stone’s sentencing last week, US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said Trump’s tweets were inappropriate and would have no bearing on her decision-making.A Justice Department spokeswoman could not be immediately reached for comment on the committee’s request.
Trump aggrieved over Fox pollTrump aggrieved over Fox poll
Yes indeed. Here’s the tweet (bearing in mind America’s federal disease prevention agency is warning of impending disruption in the US caused by the coronavirus, while Trump is tweeting only about himself this morning):Yes indeed. Here’s the tweet (bearing in mind America’s federal disease prevention agency is warning of impending disruption in the US caused by the coronavirus, while Trump is tweeting only about himself this morning):
And here’s a story on the new Fox News poll from last night. It shows the six leading Democratic candidates, from Amy Klobuchar up to Joe Biden, beating Trump in a match-up in November’s election. Biden and Mike Bloomberg would beat Trump by eight points, according to the poll, Sanders by seven points, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg by three and Klobuchar by one point.And here’s a story on the new Fox News poll from last night. It shows the six leading Democratic candidates, from Amy Klobuchar up to Joe Biden, beating Trump in a match-up in November’s election. Biden and Mike Bloomberg would beat Trump by eight points, according to the poll, Sanders by seven points, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg by three and Klobuchar by one point.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has voiced skepticism that the president can be trusted to steer America through the coronavirus outbreak. As just mentioned, all the main global and US news on the illness is being covered separately, especially in our dedicated coronavirus liveblog, but there is the odd moment of crossover with our general politics live blog and this is one such.Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has voiced skepticism that the president can be trusted to steer America through the coronavirus outbreak. As just mentioned, all the main global and US news on the illness is being covered separately, especially in our dedicated coronavirus liveblog, but there is the odd moment of crossover with our general politics live blog and this is one such.
Biden spoke about the apparent sidelining of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the US’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and a primary figure in the frontline of America’s response to the outbreak and spread of the virus.Biden spoke about the apparent sidelining of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the US’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and a primary figure in the frontline of America’s response to the outbreak and spread of the virus.
And about, as just mentioned, the qualification or otherwise of vice president Mike Pence to helm US action on this.And about, as just mentioned, the qualification or otherwise of vice president Mike Pence to helm US action on this.
“I can understand a vice president coordinating it, I have coordinated a number of things,” said Biden, the former vice president in Barack Obama’s administration.“I can understand a vice president coordinating it, I have coordinated a number of things,” said Biden, the former vice president in Barack Obama’s administration.
He went on in a TV interview: “No-one takes the president’s word for these things...he stands there and says everything is fine - who’s going to believe him?”He went on in a TV interview: “No-one takes the president’s word for these things...he stands there and says everything is fine - who’s going to believe him?”
And he said: “Dr Fauci is not allowed to speak publicly. What is all this about?”And he said: “Dr Fauci is not allowed to speak publicly. What is all this about?”
A quick reminder that while this blog is focusing on general US politics news today the Guardian also has a terrific live blog dedicated to covering the coronavirus outbreak as well as our regular business live blog that’s keeping an eye on related plunges in the markets, as the Dow nosedives again today. And there are separate extrapolations of all the most important angles in articles on our website, too, of course, such as whether vice president Mike Pence is suitably qualified to helm the Trump administration’s response to the outbreak.A quick reminder that while this blog is focusing on general US politics news today the Guardian also has a terrific live blog dedicated to covering the coronavirus outbreak as well as our regular business live blog that’s keeping an eye on related plunges in the markets, as the Dow nosedives again today. And there are separate extrapolations of all the most important angles in articles on our website, too, of course, such as whether vice president Mike Pence is suitably qualified to helm the Trump administration’s response to the outbreak.
And this is worth noting:And this is worth noting:
Allegations of political interference in the DoJ by Donald TrumpAllegations of political interference in the DoJ by Donald Trump
In his letter to attorney general Bill Barr this morning, House judiciary committee chairman Jerry Nadler expresses the need to interview many Department of Justice officials who have worked on cases involving Trump close associates, such as disgraced national security adviser Michael Flynn (who has yet to be sentenced despite pleading guilty more than two years ago to lying to the FBI about his Russian contacts).In his letter to attorney general Bill Barr this morning, House judiciary committee chairman Jerry Nadler expresses the need to interview many Department of Justice officials who have worked on cases involving Trump close associates, such as disgraced national security adviser Michael Flynn (who has yet to be sentenced despite pleading guilty more than two years ago to lying to the FBI about his Russian contacts).
The judiciary committee also wants to interview officials “who were tapped by Barr to review cases Trump has openly criticized”, according to this Politico piece, which continues:The judiciary committee also wants to interview officials “who were tapped by Barr to review cases Trump has openly criticized”, according to this Politico piece, which continues:
But the most head-turning in the breakneck speed world of Trump scandals is the request to interview the prosecutors in the Roger Stone case.But the most head-turning in the breakneck speed world of Trump scandals is the request to interview the prosecutors in the Roger Stone case.
Mixed poll news for BidenMixed poll news for Biden
It’s a nail-biting, see-sawing kind of day for Joe Biden as he launches into the absolutely crucial five days for his presidential campaign that span the South Carolina primary tomorrow and Super Tuesday voting in more than a dozen states on March 3.It’s a nail-biting, see-sawing kind of day for Joe Biden as he launches into the absolutely crucial five days for his presidential campaign that span the South Carolina primary tomorrow and Super Tuesday voting in more than a dozen states on March 3.
Just hours before he received Senator Tim Kaine’s endorsement, a new ABC-Ipsos poll out this morning asked Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, based on the most recent candidate debates (in Las Vegas and Charleston), who has the best chance of beating Donald Trump in November.Just hours before he received Senator Tim Kaine’s endorsement, a new ABC-Ipsos poll out this morning asked Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, based on the most recent candidate debates (in Las Vegas and Charleston), who has the best chance of beating Donald Trump in November.
A booming 34% said Bernie Sanders, while only 25% said Biden. In more worries for Elizabeth Warren, she was behind Mike Bloomberg, at 11% support in the “electability” poll in contrast to his 15%.A booming 34% said Bernie Sanders, while only 25% said Biden. In more worries for Elizabeth Warren, she was behind Mike Bloomberg, at 11% support in the “electability” poll in contrast to his 15%.
It looks even more bleak for Amy Klobuchar at 3%, behind Pete Buttigieg at 8%.It looks even more bleak for Amy Klobuchar at 3%, behind Pete Buttigieg at 8%.
But a poll in South Carolina yesterday still had Biden narrowly ahead of Sanders in his chances of winning the primary there.But a poll in South Carolina yesterday still had Biden narrowly ahead of Sanders in his chances of winning the primary there.
Virginia Democratic Senator and Hillary Clinton’s choice for the vice presidential place on her 2016 ticket, Tim Kaine, has just endorsed Joe Biden in a welcome boost for Biden the day before the crucial South Carolina primary tomorrow and just four days before Super Tuesday, when Virginia voters go to the polls to choose their candidate for the Democratic nomination to challenge Donald Trump in the November election.Virginia Democratic Senator and Hillary Clinton’s choice for the vice presidential place on her 2016 ticket, Tim Kaine, has just endorsed Joe Biden in a welcome boost for Biden the day before the crucial South Carolina primary tomorrow and just four days before Super Tuesday, when Virginia voters go to the polls to choose their candidate for the Democratic nomination to challenge Donald Trump in the November election.
Virginia is a key swing state and it will be interesting to see if and where Kaine hits the campaign trail for Biden this weekend.Virginia is a key swing state and it will be interesting to see if and where Kaine hits the campaign trail for Biden this weekend.
It is unclear whether the department of justice will cooperate with any part of the new House committee probe that was just revealed.It is unclear whether the department of justice will cooperate with any part of the new House committee probe that was just revealed.
Donald Trump has previously vowed to block “all” of the subpoenas from Democrats and refused to cooperate with their impeachment inquiry last year.Donald Trump has previously vowed to block “all” of the subpoenas from Democrats and refused to cooperate with their impeachment inquiry last year.
Still, despite his declarations, many administration officials came forward during the impeachment probe once they were faced with subpoenas, the AP further reports.Still, despite his declarations, many administration officials came forward during the impeachment probe once they were faced with subpoenas, the AP further reports.
Barr has already agreed to testify before the committee on March 31. It will be the first time he has appeared before the panel since he became attorney general a year ago, and the meeting is sure to be contentious.Barr has already agreed to testify before the committee on March 31. It will be the first time he has appeared before the panel since he became attorney general a year ago, and the meeting is sure to be contentious.
Since Barr was sworn in, House Democrats have questioned whether he was too close to Trump, criticized his handling of former special counsel Robert Mueller’s 2019 report resulting from the Trump-Russia investigation, and then impeached Trump for his pressure on Ukraine to investigate Democrats, principally his election rival Joe Biden.Since Barr was sworn in, House Democrats have questioned whether he was too close to Trump, criticized his handling of former special counsel Robert Mueller’s 2019 report resulting from the Trump-Russia investigation, and then impeached Trump for his pressure on Ukraine to investigate Democrats, principally his election rival Joe Biden.
The Senate acquitted Trump earlier this month after the historic impeachment trial.In the letter this morning, Nadler asked for a broad swath of documents related to the committee’s concerns, including communications between Trump and the Justice Department. The committee is unlikely to get any of those documents, as a president’s personal conversations are generally considered privileged by the courts.Just after the Senate voted to acquit Trump, Barr faced blowback over his decision to overrule the prosecutors in the Stone case. Trump congratulated Barr shortly afterward.Stone was convicted of lying to Congress, witness tampering and obstructing the House investigation into whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia to tip the 2016 election. He was sentenced last week to more than three years in prison.The Senate acquitted Trump earlier this month after the historic impeachment trial.In the letter this morning, Nadler asked for a broad swath of documents related to the committee’s concerns, including communications between Trump and the Justice Department. The committee is unlikely to get any of those documents, as a president’s personal conversations are generally considered privileged by the courts.Just after the Senate voted to acquit Trump, Barr faced blowback over his decision to overrule the prosecutors in the Stone case. Trump congratulated Barr shortly afterward.Stone was convicted of lying to Congress, witness tampering and obstructing the House investigation into whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia to tip the 2016 election. He was sentenced last week to more than three years in prison.
When Stone was convicted last November, the Guardian detailed how he had been accused of having connections to Wikileaks and being involved in the leaking of US Democratic party emails stolen by the Russians during the 2016 election.When Stone was convicted last November, the Guardian detailed how he had been accused of having connections to Wikileaks and being involved in the leaking of US Democratic party emails stolen by the Russians during the 2016 election.